School Counselor Temporary

Job Details

Applications will be received until June 16, 2026
. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board k12.org.

Temporary position. Dates needed: 8/17/26 - 11/20/26. Promotes and enhances the learning process for students through an integration of academic, personal/social, and career development.

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan.
• Additional Total Rewards such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

• Contributes to and/or manages the school counseling program using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) national model and delivers counseling services through classroom guidance lessons, small groups, and individual counseling.
• Uses data to design counseling services that support student achievement, analyzing data results and using results to inform stakeholders and continuously improve programs.
• Assists with transitions, particularly early childhood to kindergarten to first grade to middle school.
• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement in all ASCA domains (personal/social, academic, and career-readiness); counsels students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, school adjustment, study habits, attendance and college and career readiness planning; and counsels individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
• Creates and updates accurate and complete student records as required by laws, District policies, and administrative regulations.
• Observes and evaluates student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and confers with parents/guardians, teachers, other counselors, and administrators to resolve student issues; identifies cases involving domestic abuse or other family problems affecting student development; and provides crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
• Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, determine priorities, and assess resource needs.
• Prepares students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Encourages students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals when necessary.
• Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide a motivating educational environment.

• Master's Degree in School Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Counselor.
• Commitment to lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community, believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.